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Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) # Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 4.9 (8 parent reviews) · Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 51 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acre Wood Day Nursery, located in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, offers high-quality childcare for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery focuses on creating an environment that encourages learning, play, discovery, and imagination. Their dedicated team of experienced early years practitioners prioritises each child's individual needs and fosters their natural curiosity through play. The nursery values parent partnerships, providing regular updates and photos of children's routines and activities. Acre Wood embraces outdoor learning with open spaces for children to explore and develop. They provide healthy, dietician-certified meals and snacks catering to all dietary requirements. The curriculum is tailored to different age groups, from sensory play and early literacy for babies to promoting independence and school readiness for preschoolers. Acre Wood Day Nursery is conveniently located near Arlesey railway station and offers on-site parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups, serving families from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, and Hitchin. Our ethos Acre Wood Day Nursery focuses on creating an environment that encourages learning, play, discovery, and imagination, fostering children's natural curiosity through play. They value parent partnerships and embrace outdoor learning. The curriculum is tailored to different age groups, promoting independence and school readiness. What it's like Children are confident individuals and eager to explore the activities staff have planned. Staff are very responsive to children's emotional needs, with warm and nurturing interactions helping children to feel safe and secure. The carefully considered environment allows children to be independent learners, making choices about their play. OFSTED Good Provider Focus on Outdoor Play Dietician-Certified Meals Strong Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Healthy meals and snacks provided, seasonal menus certified by a children’s dietician, all dietary requirements catered for by professional chefs. Opening hours Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00 Age range 6 weeks to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10334828 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253743)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498678) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-sg15-6rh) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Last inspected 5 July 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are confident individuals and eager to explore the activities staff have planned. Staff are very responsive to children's emotional needs, with warm and nurturing interactions helping children to feel safe and secure. The carefully considered environment allows children to be independent learners, making choices about their play. Inspector highlights - Children are confident individuals and eager to start exploring the activities staff have planned for them. - The management team and staff have worked hard to implement necessary changes since the last inspection. - The management team and staff have developed a curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. - Staff provide good support for children's communication and language development. - Staff support children of all ages to develop their independence with self-help skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to promote specific learning intentions more effectively during planned activities to engage all children fully. Inspection #10334828 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253743) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe the staff as 'amazing' and that the nursery is a very special place. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff regularly discuss children's development with the management team and identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities promptly. They work with other agencies to decide how to support the children, and additional funding is used to provide resources that meet children's learning needs, such as a calming, multisensory room. Outdoor space Staff promote children's good health and encourage them to be physically active. All children enjoy lots of outdoor play in the fresh air. Staff help babies and young children to carefully balance and walk across planks, while older children practice their large arm movements as they draw on clipboards on the wall. ## Parent Reviews of Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) 4.9 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKqMZ72v8TdplXoh5jdWdy2GPqiNHG1OZ6kpr0YPUcfrh9aYA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Tucker 9 months ago Chloe and the team here are amazing!!! My children are so happy here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCMmFFdHBZUzF5VldsT1VHaENVVTlDTFZnMlFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763346b34c749b:0x6364162e46c9aaca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIVX8SS4gA6kG3L2N5nTTycBqycYhc51jtJ8q_oDtDN-od5QQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Harriet Sanders 11 months ago We love acrewood. My child is so happy there and runs in every day. There is consistency in their staff and so welcoming. Im so happy we chose this nursery for our child and see him thrive. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNUHZfdXF1a2RQTWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x48763346b34c749b:0x6364162e46c9aaca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJLOZV60TXZ7kXd_Myn2ysc1IAMwCsuPEeRRZWi7demXRfR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kate Ashmore a year ago There are not enough stars for Acrewood. The staff are like a family. The education, fun, care & nurture are second to none. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYcnZDV2J3EAE!2m1!1s0x48763346b34c749b:0x6364162e46c9aaca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXFY-GgXEOB_LmvloP0TccSZr8skHTCSIQ0AXzDnSKsI3B8A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alan 9 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsUk5sVnJURmRaTTFKZmJWUTBiV2MwZURoa2MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763346b34c749b:0x6364162e46c9aaca) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXtChyYozSi1Pb5NFB-slFYDPhRgUj0ewOdkyFcHAtpTOyLpaEZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) fajer alabdalla a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURULTdXVnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763346b34c749b:0x6364162e46c9aaca) Reviews from Google for Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7161873695437859530&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: May 2018 - July 2024 Good - July 2023 Requires improvement - May 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) ### What is Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) working on improving? ### What are the opening hours at Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey)? ### Does Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) help children settle in? ### How big is Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Arlesey Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Best Nursery (Arlesey) Arlesey · SG15 6SL ](/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-sg15-6sl-ey494589) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Splat Day Nursery & Forest School Henlow · SG16 6DD 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/splat-day-nursery-forest-school-sg16-6dd-ey557213) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Merry Poppets Nursery Henlow · SG16 6DN ](/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-sg16-6dn-ey468971) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Busy Bees, Stotfold Stotfold, Hitchin · SG5 4LD 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-stotfold-sg5-4ld-ey387116) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Stondon Stompers Pre-school Lower Stondon · SG16 6LQ 5.0(25 reviews) ](/nursery/stondon-stompers-pre-school-sg16-6lq-219300) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Letchworth Letchworth Garden City · SG6 4GY 4.9(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-letchworth-sg6-4gy-ey289914) [See all nurseries in Arlesey →](/search?q=Arlesey) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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